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ATUL LIMITED
Bulk Chemicals & Intermediates Division
Atul 396020, Gujarat, India
Telephone (91-2632) 233261-5 Telefax 233375, 233024, 233619, 233384
E-mail: bi@atul.co.in Web site www.atul.co.in
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 鈳? CHEMICAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
p-Hydroxy Benzoic Acid
TRADE NAME
4-Hydroxy Benzoic Acid
CHEMICAL NAME
91-2632- 233261 to 233265
EMERGENCY CONTACT NO.
SECTION 2 鈳? COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
EINECS / EEC No.
INGREDIENTS CAS # TLV/PEL
p-Hydroxy Benzoic Acid 99-96-7 No TLV assigned. 202-804-9
None of the above components are considered hazardous under OSHA Hazard Communication Regulations (29 CFR 1910.1200).
SECTION 3 鈳? HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
No known physical hazards.
SECTION 4 鈳? POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS/EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE
May cause eye irritation.
EYE CONTACT
May cause irritation. Protective clothing is recommended while handling this material.
SKIN CONTACT
No toxic effects are known to be associated with inhalation of dust from this material.
INHALATION
Relative to other materials, a single dose of this product is nontoxic by ingestion.
INGESTION
No evidence of adverse effects from available information.
CHRONIC
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Immediately flush with copious amounts of water for a least 15 minutes and have eyes
EYE CONTACT
examined and treated by medical personnel.
Wash material off the skin with copious amounts of soap and water. If redness, itching or a
SKIN CONTACT
burning sensation develops, get medical attention.
Remove victim to fresh air. If cough or other respiratory symptoms develop, consult medical
INHALATION
personnel.
Give one or two glasses of water to drink. If gastrointestinal symptoms develop, consult
INGESTION
medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
SECTION 5 鈳? FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Not applicable
FLASH POINT
(Method Used)
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Not known.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR
Water fog, foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Self-contained breathing apparatus with full-face piece and protective clothing.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING &
EQUIPMENT PROCEDURES
This product may form explosive dust clouds in air.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION
HAZARDS
SECTION 6 鈳? SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURE
Wear skin and eye protection during cleanup. Sweep up and recover or mix material with
STEPS TO TAKE IN CASE MATERIAL
moist absorbent and shovel into waste container. Wash down spill area with hot water
IS RELEASED OR SPILLED
containing detergent and flush to sewer serviced by a wastewater treatment facility.
Disposal should be in accordance with local legislation. Spillages or uncontrolled discharges
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS/WASTE
into watercourses must be alerted to National River Authority.
DISPOSAL
SECTION 7 鈳? SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Follow precautions specified in the NFPA Codes and Standards for handling explosive dusts.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN
Maintain good housekeeping to avoid dust build up. Avoid skin contact; stains may be difficult
HANDLING AND STORING
to remove without injuring skin.
SECTION 8 鈳? PERSONAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
If needed, use MSHA-NIOSH approved respirator for dusts, mists and fumes, not less than
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION 3
0.05 mg/m .
Chemical impervious gloves and arm covers.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES
Chemical tight goggles.
EYE PROTECTION
Impervious apron. Eye wash station and safety shower in work area.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Use local exhaust to keep explosive to a minimum.
VENTILATION
SECTION 9 鈳? PHYSICAL DATA
O O
N/A No data.
BOILING POINT ( C) FREEZING POINT ( C)
595 kgs/m3 Insoluble
BULK DENSITY SOLUBILITY IN WATER
No data. No data
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg) MELTING/SOFTENING POINT
3.2 +/- 0.5 138
pH, 1% SOLUTION MOLECULAR WEIGHT
No data. No data.
VAPOR DENSITY SPECIFIC GRAVITY
(AIR = 1) (WATER = 1.0)
White powder
APPEARANCE AND ODOR
SECTION 10 鈳? REACTIVITY DATA
Stable under normal conditions.
STABILITY
Alkaline materials, oxidizing agents.
INCOMPATIBILITY
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Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS
Has not been reported.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
Incompatible materials.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
SECTION 11 鈳? TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
2200 mg/kg
LD50, ORAL, RAT
Not available
DUST INHALATION
Not available
EYE IRRITATION
Not available
SKIN IRRITATION
Not available
SKIN SENSITIZATION
SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
AQUATIC TOXICITY This material is expected to be non toxic to aquatic life in dilute concentration.
SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be sent to secured lad fill site or should be burnt in accordance with the regulations
in force locally.
SECTION 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA IMO RID/ADR
Shipping Name Not Regulated Not Regulated Not Regulated
Hazard Class - - -
UN Number - - -
Packing Group - - -
Dangerous Goods Code - - -
Proper Shipping Name : para hydroxy benzoic acid
INTERNATIONAL ( WATER, I.M.O)
SECTION 15 鈳? REGULATORY INFORMATION
European / International Regulations
European Labeling in accordance with EC directives.
Hazard Symbols - Not available
Risk Phrases -
Safety Phrases - S 24 / 25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK (Water / Danger Protection ) CAS NO 99-96-7 : 1
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
Canada - CAS 99-96-7 is listed on Canada鈥檚 DSL list
USA Federal TSCA - CAS 99-96-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Additional Information:
While this information and recommendations set forth are believed to be accurate as of the date hereof, ATUL LIMITED makes no warranty with
respect hereto and disclaims all liability from reliance thereon. User should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the
information for their particular purposes. In no way company shall be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or
any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of the possibility of
such damages.
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